Novel Surgical Approach for Fingertip Deformity: Reconstruction of a Small Finger Hook Nail in a Child Using a Hypothenar Flap and Distal Phalanx Osteotomy

Novel Surgical Approach for Fingertip Deformity: Reconstruction of a Small Finger Hook Nail in a Child Using a Hypothenar Flap and Distal Phalanx Osteotomy

Hook nail deformity generally occurs after traumatic amputation of the distalmost extent of the finger. The nail bed then extends over the tip and occasionally onto the volar aspect of the digit. An absence of distal support leads to volar hooking of the nail, a cosmetic deformity that can be painfu...

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Main Authors: Caleb Bercu, BA, Antoun Bouz, MD, Sarah Stavros, MD, Weston Thomas, PA-C, Aaron Berger, MD, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-01-01
Series:Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online
Subjects:
Fingertip reconstruction
Hook nail deformity
Hypothenar flap
Pediatric hand
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589514124001841

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